8D7N Jiangnan & Shanghai
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8D7N Jiangnan & Shanghai (Shanghai. Hangzhou. Nanjing. Wuxi. Suzhou) Muslim Friendly Group Highlights > Historical Chinese Architectural Mosque visits > Halal meals as per itinerary > English Speaking local guide > Hangzhou West Lake with boat cruise > Wuxi Tai Lake boat cruise > Shanghai Bund night cruise > Nanjing Bridge > Suzhou Famous Silk Showroom > Famous shopping streets in Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai DAY 1: SINGAPORE – SHANGHAI (Halal Dinner) Assemble at the airport for departure flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, check in to hotel. DAY 2: SHANGHAI – HANGZHOU (Hotel breakfast/ Halal Lunch/ Halal Dinner) After breakfast, coach to Hangzhou where the saying goes “Above is paradise, below is Hangzhou” was first heard, this is the place famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages. After early lunch, visit the Phoenix Mosque built during the Tang Dynasty and is one of the oldest and grandest mosques in China. Next visit Qinghefang Street, one of the most famous historic streets in the city, reflects features of the Southern Song Dynasty. Most preserved buildings are from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Strolling on this street, and be attracted by the antique buildings and local crafts, such as silk parasols, brocades, noted Zhang Xiaoquan scissors, Paradise umbrellas and Hangzhou fans. Follow by visit to Huxueyan’s Former residence, one of the richest and most famous businessmen in Qing Dynasty (1636- 1911). This splendid residence has unique Chinese architect on one hand, and on the other hand, its interior design was very much influenced by European style. In the evening, watch the live theatre performance at the Sung Dynasty Village. DAY 3: HANGZHOU – NANJING (Hotel Breakfast/ Halal Lunch/ Halal Dinner) This morning enjoy a cruise ride on the well-known West Lake, a fresh water lake listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site well known for its beautiful scenic and romantic settings. Visit the Fish and Flower Harbor and enjoy the serenity of the west lake area. Thereafter, proceed to Meijiawu Tea Plantation, renowned as one of the most important tea production of the famous Dragon well Tea (longjing). After lunch, coach to Nanjing meaning “Southern Capital” also known as “the capital of crystal and jade” and the ancient capital of China. Visit the Zhonghua Gate, one of the best preserved parts of Nanjing's city wall and one of the best remaining examples of early Ming defensive architecture. After dinner, enjoy shopping spree at the Confucius Temple Shopping Area. DAY 4: NANJING – WUXI (Hotel Breakfast/ Halal Lunch/ Halal Dinner) After breakfast, make a photo stop at the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge. The significant double-deck construction is made up of the main bridge portion which spans 1,577m across the famous Yangtze River. Next, visit the Jade Gallery of Nanjing. After lunch, stop-by at Nanjing Jingjue mosque, a famous historic and oldest mosque in Nanjing. Thereafter, proceed to travel to Wuxi. Owing to its pleasantly warm and moist climate, it boasts a reputation of the 'Land of Fish and Rice'. DAY 5: WUXI – SUZHOU (Hotel Breakfast/ Halal Lunch/ Halal Dinner) After breakfast, proceed to visit to the Three Kingdom City which was the shooting site of the popular TV series “The romance of the three kingdoms”. (Includes electronic tram ride and lake cruise) Next visit Zhisha Teapot Museum and fresh water pearl showroom. Spend some quiet time at Wuxi Mosque, the only mosque in Wuxi before coach to Suzhou – the Oriental Venice of the East. In the evening, visit Suzhou Guanqian Old Street. DAY 6: SUZHOU – SHANGHAI (Hotel Breakfast/Halal Lunch/ Halal Dinner) After breakfast, visit Ouyuan (Lotus Garden) the garden represents a unique Suzhou garden and architecture and a house of a rich merchant of the olden days. Next proceed to Panmen Gate scenic area surrounded by historic sites and classical Chinese gardens. Ruiguang Pagoda, Panmen City Gate and Wumen Bridge are praised as 'three fine sceneries'. After lunch, visit the Silk Factory to learn more about famous Suzhou silk processing and you may want to get some for souvenirs. Visit the Suzhou Taipingfang Mosque that was built in 1924, the only Masjid in Suzhou that still retains 10 stone steles dating back to the Qing and Ming Dynasty. Coach towards Shanghai. After dinner, enjoy leisure cruise along the Huangpu River with the beauty of The Bund and the buildings on both side of the river. Day 7: SHANGHAI (Hotel Breakfast/ Halal Lunch/ Halal Dinner) After breakfast proceed to visit the famous Chenghuangmiao Shopping Street. Next, more shopping spree at Nanjing Road also known as the number One streets in China, very similar like Singapore “Orchard Road”. Thereafter proceed to visit Xiaotaoyuan Mosque which is one of the famous mosques in the city that was established in 1917. In the afternoon, visit Shanghai Jade Cultural Centre and Puér Tea Shop follow by visit to Xintiandi meaning “new place”, the most fashionable area cultivated in the distinctive Shikumen Buildings, the architectural styles of both west and east from the 1920s and 1930s lined with international gallery, fashion shops, themed restaurants, coffee house or cafes very popular with the locals too. DAY 8: SHANGHAI – SINGAPORE (Hotel Breakfast) Today free at leisure until time for transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Shopping stops during tour: Suzhou Silk, Nanjing Jade, Wuxi Pearl and Teapots, Hangzhou Tea, Shanghai Souvenirs Remarks: Sequence of the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Tour will be conducted in English. In the event Halal restaurants are not available, seafood, Chinese Vegetarian or halal friendly meals will be arranged. Passengers have to complete all programme as stated above, any deviation during the period will be subjected to surcharges, payable in China. .